20 ft. Dry/Standard
For all kinds of general cargo. General cargo should not be out of gauge or over-weight. Most containers are constructed of steel for sturdiness. Also may be manufactured from aluminum.
20 ft. Open Top
Open top containers do not have a solid roof. A weather proof tarpaulin is used, that can be secured with ropes and cable sealing devices. Open tops are designed specially for over height (out of gauge) or bulky cargo. The open top allows cargo, such as machinery, to be loaded with a crane. They are also equipped with rings on the inside to secure cargo with straps for transit.
20 ft. Flat Rack
Flat racks are designed for out of gauge or heavy cargo that needs to be loaded from the side or top. There are different types of flat racks, with variable structures. Some may have corner posts or walls, that may or may not be collapsible. They are also equipped with rings on the inside to secure cargo with straps for transit. All are manufactured from steel.
40 ft. Dry/Standard
For all kinds of general cargo. General cargo should not be out of gauge or over-weight. Most containers are constructed of steel for sturdiness. Also may be manufactured from aluminum.
40 ft. High Cube
High cubes are able to hold more volume than dry/ standard containers. For all kinds of general cargo. General cargo should not be out of gauge or over-weight. Most containers are constructed of steel for sturdiness. Also may be manufactured from aluminum.
40 ft. Refrigerated
“Refers” are designed for cargo that needs the temperature to be controlled at a specific, desired setting. Refers have a refrigeration unit, with a generator, that are built into the nose of the container, and will pump cold air into the bottom of the container. The unit will circulate the air, and is capable of reducing carbon dioxide levels if produce is being transported in order to avoid cargo spoiling.
40 ft. Open Top
Open top containers do not have a solid roof. A weather proof tarpaulin is used, that can be secured with ropes and cable sealing devices. Open tops are designed specially for over height (out of gauge) or bulky cargo. The open top allows cargo, such as machinery, to be loaded with a crane. They are also equipped with rings on the inside to secure cargo with straps for transit.
40 ft. Flat Rack
Flat racks are designed for out of gauge or heavy cargo that needs to be loaded from the side or top. There are different types of flat racks, with variable structures. Some may have corner posts or walls, that may or may not be collapsible. They are also equipped with rings on the inside to secure cargo with straps for transit. All are manufactured from steel.
45 ft. Dry/Standard
45 ft. dry containers are able to hold more volume than dry/ standard and high cube containers. For all kinds of general cargo. General cargo should not be out of gauge or over-weight. Most containers are constructed of steel for sturdiness. Also may be manufactured from aluminum.
*Be advised that the maximum payload weights listed above do not correspond to the manufactured limits. Weight limits given are for road and rail transport.
**Containers carrying out of gauge, or over-sized cargo are equipped with lashing devises which allow for secure strapping and bracing of the cargo. Special permits are required for out of gauge cargo.
